Public Hours at Gibbs Farm

Ramsey County Historical Society offers unique, hands-on programs at the Gibbs Farm historic site. Costumed interpreters provide a glimpse into nineteenth century pioneer and Dakota daily life. Our local history comes alive through stories, crafts, gardening, animal husbandry, and more. 

Gibbs Farm is open Saturdays, May 27-October 28; 10am-4pm.

A combination tour of the Gibbs Farmhouse, one-room schoolhouse, Dakota bark lodge, and tipi will be offered every hour on the hour. Prior registration is NOT required for  public hours. Face masks are encouraged while indoors.  Credit & debit card purchases preferred. Gibbs Farm is located at 2097 Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights, MN 55113.  Parking is free in our lot off Cleveland Avenue. Enter Gibbs Farm through the small white building just south of the parking lot. Service animals only please.

Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors (62+), $5 for children 4-16, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free!

Gibbs Farm waives public hour admission fees for all Dakota and Indigenous visitors. Read our Land Acknowledgement Statement. 

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Upcoming Events at Gibbs Farm

Volunteer+Craft Autumn Planting

Fall is a great time to get some gardening done in Minnesota! We need help dividing and moving plants on site. We will be focusing mostly on shade loving native plants. Irises, Wild Ginger, May Apples and Solomon’s Seal. Participants will help us fill in spots in our gardens and…

Volunteer: Friday Farm Chores

Help us tackle our to-do list. Friday Farm Chore volunteer days are happening though out our season, the outdoor projects change weekly usually planting, watering, weeding, light landscape and orchard projects. Click here to register for Friday Farm Chores Projects are great for students, families, small groups (scouts, 4-H…

Explore the History of Gibbs Farm

Questions?

Call our office at 651-646-8629 or send an email to gibbs@rchs.com.

Gibbs Farm Office Hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm.